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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WIFI RANGE EXTENDER
A) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Light and Button (not pictured)
The WPS button on the top of your Range Extender can be used to help establish
a secure connection between your Range Extender and other WPS-enabled Wi-Fi
devices such as computers. To use the WPS feature on your Range Extender, see
“Advanced Settings > Wi-Fi Protected Setup > Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup.”
The small LED light near the WPS button shows what is happening while you are using
WPS to establish a connection.
Off: Idle
Blinking Blue: The Range Extender is listening for a WPS-enabled computer or other
device.
Solid Blue: The Range Extender has made a secure connection with the computer or
other device.
Blinking Amber: A connection was not created.
B) Status Light
Your Range Extender’s status is shown by the light on the front.
Off: The Range Extender is not plugged into a power source.
Blinking Blue: The Range Extender is starting up.
Solid Blue: The Range Extender is connected to the Wi-Fi® network.
Solid Amber: The Range Extender is connected to the Wi-Fi network but is
experiencing a weak signal. A weak signal may lead to performance problems. Consider
moving the Range Extender closer to the wireless router.
Blinking Amber: The Range Extender is not connected to the Wi-Fi network. Check
to make sure that your wireless router is functioning properly, and/or move the Range
Extender closer to the wireless router.
Alternating Blue/Amber: The Range Extender is ready to be set up. (Refer to “Getting
Started” for instructions on how to set up your Range Extender.)
C) Reset Button (not pictured)
This button is used to restart your Range Extender in rare cases when it functions
incorrectly. Resetting the Range Extender will preserve your settings. This button may
also be used to restore the factory default settings. Please see the Troubleshooting
section for more information.
